The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick addresses a fascinating question brought up by Alex about the concept of heaven and how it could potentially become boring. Patrick eloquently explains why this perspective is flawed and delves into the nature of eternity and the blissful experience of being in God's presence. While he acknowledges that it may be challenging to convince a skeptic, Patrick offers valuable advice on sharing rational proofs for the existence of God and the inherent limitations of atheism. Preston Allex shares his experience at the Padre Pio’s Chruch and filling Holy Water bottles with his family Sharon - My dad's family had 12 kids and they were really poor. There have been many fruits and miracles in the family. I think Randall has a lack of faith. Rich – It’s an assumption that it’s only the mother who gives birth that will feed the child. Ralph - Starvation or Extermination: Hitler said he wanted to allow people to exterminate handicapped children Alex - What is the difference between heaven and hell regarding eternity? (27:23) Barbara - My mother had 4 girls and then a boy. He is now a Catholic Missionary Priest. I am very grateful that she had him.

Tim is searching for solace amid the challenges he sees within the Catholic Church. Patrick offers insightful perspectives and words of encouragement for those feeling disheartened and helpless amidst the turmoil. Join us as we explore how to find strength and remain steadfast in our faith, even in the face of adversity. Carol (email) – Disagrees with Patrick about his advice to a young man on yesterday’s show when Patrick suggested he should obey the priest Tim - The Catholic Church doesn't seem to be in existence in the way you talk about it. Where can I go to find the Catholic Church? (08:01) Heidi – You gave good advice regarding the 12-year-old boy who wanted to receive communion while kneeling; One thing that Jesus values in us is obedience. What is purpose of votive candles? Joseph - Is it every okay to pray to God to remove a leader who is doing bad things? Maria - What do you think about the results of the Ohio issue? Patrick - How do you talk with someone who is atheist and believes the bible is made up? Joanne - The bible talks about how God gave them over to their depravities. I think that is what is going on in OH with the vote.

Do those who commit suicide immediately go to hell, or if there is a chance for them to go to purgatory and be absolved of their sins. While the answer is not definitive, Patrick Madrid offers insights and perspectives, shedding light on the complexities surrounding the issue. With empathy and empathy and wisdom, he discusses the theological implications, the concept of mortal sin and repentance, and the role of mitigating circumstances in determining one's culpability. Anthony (email) – Can you clarify how we are told that to miss mass is a sin, but also that we need to go to Mass at least once a year? Eric (email) – Thanks Patrick for explaining the Catholic point of view about the Trinity Katie - If someone commits suicide do they automatically go to hell? (07:14) Jocelyn (email) – How do I talk to a parent who have lost a child to suicide? Therese - Can a catholic attend the wake and funeral of a Free Mason? Daniel (12-years-old) - When you are supposed to kneel for the Eucharist, if the priest asks you to stand up, should you stand? Amy - My teenage children are not engaged in the Mass, and seem to be leaving the faith. I think we need shorter Mass. Do you think that would be good? (34:07) Angie - My mom has colon cancer. I only told her she has a tumor because I didn't want her to panic. Was it a sin to not tell her the whole truth?

Esther is grappling with the dilemma of whether or not to attend her nephew's same-sex wedding as a devoted Catholic. Patrick Madrid offers his unwavering perspective, emphasizing the importance of standing up for one's faith and the potential consequences of doing so. He delves into the significance of prioritizing one's commitment to God over familial expectations, weaving in biblical references to support his viewpoint. This thought-provoking conversation dives deep into the intersection of faith, family, and societal pressures, leaving listeners with a challenging yet vital message to consider. Peter – Can tincture be a valid way to receive the Eucharist? (01:00) Esther - My nephew is gay and is living with another man. They are going to get 'married'. Can we attend the wedding? David - The consecration of Russia to the Immaculate heart of Mary. What do you think about it never being done correctly? Josiah (13-years-old) - A professor told us that using the word Yahweh was offensive to Jews. Is that true? Victoria - How can I make boundaries with my in-laws? We have been sued 3 times in one year by our Father-in-Law. Jillian - Can you consecrate yourself to multiple saints?

What are the moral distinctions between Natural Family Planning (NFP) and contraception. A caller, Joel, discusses his hurdles with the commonly presented moral differences between the two methods. Patrick patiently engages in a dialogue to explore the nuances of the moral principles involved. They address theological teachings, potential misunderstandings, and the implications of intention and action in the context of NFP and openness to life. Joseph - At the final judgement and when we get our resurrected bodies, is that when people get out of purgatory? Joel - What is the difference between NFP and Birth Control? (12:23) Israel Today has an article: “Will Benjamin Netanyahu be Israel’s last prime minister before the Messiah comes?” Colleen (email) – Was Patrick Madrid ever a priest? (38:35) Peggy – Questions about Natural Family Planning Olson – What is the Didache?

Patrick answers listener questions about the annulment process, navigating the challenges of finding a good Catholic partner, what does Heaven look like, how to help prison ministries, and much more. Rick - I am involved with Prison ministries and have used your books and material which has really helped. Is there other material I can get for the prison ministry? Barbara - I know someone who died at 82 but had mental disabilities. Since she had mental disabilities will she need to go to purgatory? Matt - Can I attend a confirmation at a non-Catholic Church? (15:36) Cindy - My niece wants to be a police dispatcher; so can she choose a male saint or does she have to have a female saint? Marie (email) – I need encouragement to remain a faithful Catholic Beany - I suggest the woman looks in her own parish for a Catholic man to meet. My husband died a few years ago and I met a man in the confession line. Now we are planning on getting married. Rose Mary - If you are going to visit a graveyard for the plenary indulgence, does it have to be the graveyard of the person you are praying for? If someone is Catholic, and they stop going to Church, are they still Catholic?

Charles (10-years-old) - Matthew 21: 40-41 and Luke 20: 16 don't seem to line up. Why do they seem to contradict? My little brother and I listen to you and he wrote your call-in number randomly one time along with the station we listen to. Jim - My wife and I went to a bar mitzvah and they asked my wife to do a reading. Was it okay for her to do it? (06:54) Sean (12-years-old) – What is Heaven like? (15:27) Edwardo - If I miss Mass for All Saints Day, do I need to go to confession before receiving communion? Germaine - What is the proper posture to have for adoration? Kim - The Vineyard represents the Jewish People, so he is throwing them out and getting new Christian tenants? Barbara - I have been getting a lot of requests in the mail for donations for different things. What do I do with them? Lydia – The Texas Rangers were the only Baseball team to not have a pride night. I think it was providence! Daniel - I am a protestant who is in RCIA. My wife is bitter because our marriage isn't blessed and thinks that the Catholic Church doesn't honor our marriage. What should I do? (45:47)

Patrick continues his conversation with Daniel from the end of the last hour. He’s coming into the Catholic Church and his wife is feeling some resentment about his faith and what it means to their marriage Ava (17-years-old) - What is the history of the nuns? Why aren't they in education or health anymore? (15:36) Edgar - Luke 1:47. If Mary was free from all sin, why does she need a savior? Mark - Israel Palestine conflict: An anti-war friend said that the Palestinians should have the right to rebel as much as Israel has the right to defend themselves. How can I talk with him about this? Patrick shares a very thoughtful email from Bill about how Patrick handled himself during some intense calls and topics on last Friday’s show (41:22) Marie - My husband had cancer as a kid which gave him retrograde ejaculation. Is our marriage invalid because of this condition?

Patrick unflinchingly examines the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. He addresses questions about civilian casualties, the role of Hamas in exploiting innocent lives, and Israel's efforts to minimize harm. Along with discussing the geopolitical dynamics, he also examines the theological implications of the conflict, exploring beliefs and perspectives from different religious traditions. Additionally, Patrick takes calls from listeners, providing insights and guidance on a variety of topics, including how to interpret emotional experiences during prayer, how to knock some sense into young people who think communism is the answer, and exploring differences between the Catholic Church and Mormonism. Patrick starts the show by sharing an email from an LDS listener who wants to correct Patrick on what he’s gotten wrong about Mormons Pete - Do the Mormons believe in the Ten Commandments? (18:57) Joanna - You have strengthened my faith. And I would like to thank you. My brother doesn't believe that Jesus is God or walked on water. What should I do? Patrick comments on Israel’s efforts not to bomb innocent people and why Hamas strategically places their bases in hospitals and schools (36:58) Craig - A solution to the Middle East Crisis is to realize that Hamas is just one branch in the Muslim Brotherhood. We should cut off economic aid to all Muslim states.

What is the Catholic view of “prepping” for potential disasters? George - Could you contrast the use of nukes in Japan to Israel going in and causing collateral damage in the invasion? (06:58) Maryam - Israel is controlling the blockades so civilians can't leave. (15:16) Zoe - I cry when I pray the rosary. Why is that? Tommy - Why is the Church not raising awareness about the Armenian and Azerbaijan conflict? Jim - What do you think about the new speaker of the house who is a Christian?

Rudy - 1st Samuel Chapter 3 seems to point to the importance of praying for the dead when David prayed for Saul. What do you think? Susan - Can people other than God give grace? (06:35) Chris - How can I deal with friends and family who are homosexual but raised Catholic? (13:20) Madeline - Regarding the marriage debt, is it no longer a free choice to give yourself to your spouse after you are married since you have to fulfil it? Emily – My young adult son thinks communism is good. Why does communism reject religion? (25:45) Patrick recommends “The Black Book of Communism” and “1917: Red Banners, White Mantle” and “With God in Russia” and “Dedication and Leadership” by Douglas Hyde for books that shine a light on the horrors of communism Alex - People who are in favor of Palestine must not read and understand their bible. Cristina - I can't make it to Daily Mass for the First Saturday Devotions. Can I go to the Vigil Mass instead? Joseph - Do you know about the 7 Mountain Mandate and the New Apostolic Reformation which has loud music and impartations of grace. Kevin - What do you think of forced fatherhood? Rafael - Could you explain the meaning of the temple being rebuilt and the other things that Jews believe the Messiah must do?

Patrick stands firm against the reprehensible rise of Jew hatred seen around the world and speaks out against it, while also discussing the geopolitical issues at stake in the war between Israel and Hamas KC (email) – Where did the wave of antisemitism come from? (01:00) Trevor - Jewish people only persecuted Jewish Christians in the early Church. Mark - Has the Roman Catholic Church superseded the Jewish faith? Prince - Can you have a Mass if there is no wine to consecrate? (35:24) Dave - I am an MC at Mass at Church and I was wearing my Pectoral Mass at a bar. My wife got mad at me for wearing it. Should I be more careful?

Patrick stands firm against the reprehensible rise of Jew hatred seen around the world and speaks out against it, while also discussing the geopolitical issues at stake in the war between Israel and Hamas Ophelia - What do you think about us celebrating the day of the dead? Rafael - How can people claim to be descendants of Jacob when they could be descendants of Esau? Betty - Could you recommend a prayer book for teenagers? How the surge in antisemitism is affecting countries around the world (23:06) Audio from Bianna Golodryga – Wave of anti-Semitic incidents in wake of Israel-Hamas war (38:36) Audio: What is Palestine? Eric - How can we move forward in accepting the Muslim faith with everything that has happened in recent times?

Patrick stands firm against the reprehensible rise of Jew hatred seen around the world and speaks out against it, while also discussing the geopolitical issues at stake in the war between Israel and Hamas Paul - I am married to a Palestinian. How do I navigate this with my wife whose family has been displaced by Israel in the past? Jim - I think the audio you played is hypocritical. The fighting is happening for political land reasons not for antisemitism reasons. (12:54) Ted (email) In Heaven, will we need our souls to animate our new bodies? Chris - When did the popes change how much they exorcised their authority over other countries? Tim - What is the liturgical rank of today? Bob - The analogy from Jim doesn't hold up. Palestine lost the war, so Israel has the power. (27:18) Doreen - Do you think the master plan is to disperse Palestinians all over the world through their actions to populate the world with Palestinians? Paul - I was at a presentation by a Jew who was forcibly evicted from Morocco because he was Jewish.

As we celebrate All Saints Day with Great Stories about Great Saints, we also delve into the meaning of being a saint in the Catholic Church and explore the sacraments, intercession of saints, and the significance of canonization. What exactly is a Saint? (01:24) St. Augustine of Hippo (13:27) St. Jerome (27:53) Cody - What are we supposed to do if we hear prophecies that don't come to pass? (46:21)

Great Stories about Great Saints Mike - I can't make it to Mass today because of work. Do I need to go to confession because of that? (01:10) St. Dominic Savio (03:24) John - How can I explain the Catholic teaching that we are called to help our spouses get to heaven? (21:05) Dusty - How would a loving God call for Genocide in the Old Testament? St. Teresa of Ávila (27:45) Carola - I married a man who is constantly cheating on me. Should I keep continuing with the marriage?

Great Stories about Great Saints St. Maria Goretti (03:09) Christie - If Jesus was God than why was He in the Garden praying to God and asking for the cup to pass Him by? Fred - Regarding Heroic Virtue: would it be permissible to end your life intentionally to prevent getting raped? St. Padre Pio (35:35) Latasha - How can I help a loved one see how important it is to know Jesus? (46:24) Laurel - I am having trouble getting over my brother’s death. What can I do for him?

Patrick delves into the legalization of drug use and the dangers it poses, the linguistic nuances in biblical interpretations, and we hear the fascinating journey of one individual's return to the Catholic Church. Additionally, we'll tackle topics like guardian angels, contacting the dead, the ontological implications of Baptism, and the so-called mixing of paganism and Christianity. We'll also offer advice on dealing with anxiety and worry, examine the dangers of marijuana use, analyze customs like dia de los Muertos, and shed light on indulgences and restitution for forgiven sins. Rick - If someone just uses marijuana occasionally, is that mortal sin? (00:48) Mike - Why do we say “He rose again” in the creed? Todd - I think the draw of weed is that it is seen as the drug of rebellion. Katie - My brother is Catholic and married a Jew by a Catholic Priest. She converted to the Catholic Faith. Do they have a blessed marriage? Matthew - Marijuana has started an anxiety disorder. I started feeling better but then after I smoked I started feeling bad again. Charles - I want to give credit to all the people who have taught Catholics. I wasn't poorly catechized; I just wasn't open to God's word. Jeff - Jesus rising again: I think He rose from the dead, went to hell to free souls and then rose again Mark - I think the allure of marijuana is that we all want to be filled up with something and they try to use marijuana to do that. It does make you more stupid. Brian - Do you need to have an intention before you get a Plenary Indulgence? Can you get an indulgence for praying along during the Family Rosary Across America? (46:37)

The Dangers of a Ouija Board: Exorcist Unveils Catholic Church Teaching on Contacting the Dead (00:31) Denise - When people say why they left the Catholic Church, I am bothered by the two reasons: They don't need organized religion and because of the priest scandals. Is it okay for me to tell people that they are always Catholic and they can't stop being Catholic even if they stop practicing? Stephanie - Spanish song that I grew up with was different from the one that you talked about. My parish is Hispanic and doing Día de Muertos. What should I do? Ann - How do you respond to protestants that say we should not pray to saints because we shouldn't pray to the dead? (26:51) “Pharmageddon” — CVS, Walgreens start three-day walkout Ann - How do you know when it’s okay to celebrate old pagan rituals that are now Christian traditions and when to avoid those traditions out right? (39:19) Matthew - When we confess our sins, Jesus forgets them. However, He needs to make a judgment about people when they die, so how does that work?

In light of the rising tide of anti-Jewish attacks and demonstrations around the world, Patrick shares this morning’s Wall Street Journal editorial regarding antisemitism and issues his own stirring denunciation of Jew hatred, and urges Christians to stand up for unjustly persecuted groups like the Jews. Tina - Should I disinvite a distant relative who claims to be a medium to our Easter Celebration? Kelly - How can Bishops lift the obligation during Covid and then reinstate it as a mortal sin if you miss it later? (06:05) The Global War on the Jews: Anti-Semitism surges, even in the West, which shows why Israel exists. (20:05) Macaria – Is it sinful to wear Jesus and pope costumes? James - It seems like the devil is trying to divide us making us upset at each other. Margaret - If I take my rosary to adoration, can I ask Jesus to Bless my rosary and not have to ask a priest to bless it? Anna - Why in the Mass is it forbidden to consecrate only one species? Amy - I work as a nurse and need to work a lot of weekends. How can I fulfill my Sunday obligation? Ann - I went to a Mass where there were relics on the Alter. Is that okay for Mass? Joan - I have been praying for the Armenian Church which is being persecuted by Hamas in a different area. That is a good example of them going to Catholics. Rose - Is it okay to buy lottery tickets from vending machines? Geri - Can Angels ready our minds?

Patrick dives into the fascinating theory of phenomenology and how it relates to our perception of reality. We also explore the Genesis account of creation, analyzing whether it should be taken literally or symbolically. Plus, we address the fear and anxiety some people have surrounding COVID-19 in churches, and Patrick offers practical advice for conquering irrational fears. Kevin (email) – What could the real reasons be for the Emergency Broadcast Signal to be used nationwide? Mary - In Revelations it says that God knows all things so why did he regret making human beings in Genesis? When did God create the dinosaurs? Barbara (17:33) - What is Phenomenology and is it approved by the Catholic Church? German - Why did God bother to make a material world that is inferior to the spiritual world? Patrick - Why do you think there is a lack of faith in the true presence in the Eucharist? Robert - I have never met someone who doesn't experience anxiety. Is it possible to be free of all anxiety?

Tom (01:58) - Can Angels still reject God today or no? Patrick comments on overcoming anxiety and not living in fear Noah (13-years-old) - When we die do we become angels? Jeanne (27:15) – Why didn't God give us a choice in creating us? Keith - The priest failed to make the Sign of the Cross over the host when doing the consecration. Was it still valid? Connie - Could you explain the controversy of Grace between the Jesuits and the Dominicans in the 1600’s? Rudy - My uncle is protestant and considering becoming Catholic. How can I help him convert?

Violent mob storms Russian airport “looking for Jews” (00:24) Carla (04:35) - Why did God create us if He knows some of us we are going to hell? Prince - Is it possible to be aware of your actions while you are possessed? Judith - Can you go to a Vigil Mass in order to fulfil a Holy Day of Obligation? John - What are your thoughts on the Great Adventure Bible by Ascension Press? Brian - I have had a lot of physical pain in my life. The reason God created us is so we could learn to love. Peter - What is the dating system that they use in Maccabees? Bill - One of the requirements for consecration is the priest needs to have the intent to consecrate. What if priest does not have the intention in theory? Kevin (36:25) - Can a Plenary Indulgence be applied to multiple people? Jimmy - I had a vasectomy 11 years ago but regretted it and got a reversal. Now I tell anyone thinking of getting one not to get a vasectomy. Chris - Why can a priest consecrate the Eucharist in mortal sin but we can’t receive the Eucharist in mortal sin? Bob - If a priest finds himself in the state of mortal sin and needs to say Mass does he have to receive the Eucharist in the state of mortal sin? Pat - Why didn't we use the bible in school at Catholic School when I was growing up?

Patrick responds to an email about “Patrick Madrid worship”, shares the best way to prepare for a good confession, shares insights on how to talk with family who have left the Catholic Church and speaks about the use of the word “word” in the bible. Patrick responds to an email from Theo who says there’s too much “Patrick Madrid worship” John - I normally read the Lectio Divina for the USCCB. Today it was missing. Is it still available and where can you get it? Patrick shares how to give a solid confession Carrie (24:31) - Can we pray for President Biden on his birthday? Stephanie - My family and I were raised Catholic but my sister doesn't agree with all of the Catholic teachings. How can I bring her back to the Church? I was considering her being my son's godmother. Celeste (12-years-old) (38:07) - Is it okay that Catholics make fun people with leftist ideologies? Joe - John 1 talks about Jesus being the Word. When does the Word mean the bible and when does it mean Jesus?

Patrick Tackles the argument of sola scriptura, discusses the book of Maccabees, helps a young listener understand practical questions around Adam and Eve and explains why it is good to ask for Mary’s intersession while praying. Does the Bible teach Sola Scriptura – a debate between Patrick Madrid and James White Dave (26:05) - Why are the years counting up in the book of Maccabees? Shouldn't they be counting down until the birth of Christ? Eddie 9-years-old - If we all came from Adam and Eve, why don't we all have the same last name? Email - Why do Catholics pray to Mary instead of directly to Jesus? Jonathan - Does the Crucifixion reoccur every time Mass happens? Sam - Since bad angels roam the earth do good angels also roam the earth?

Patrick answers how we can both pray for peace in Israel and seek justice for what Hamas did, has a lively conversation about the difference between NFP and contraceptives, and takes on interesting questions related to prayer and the Eucharist. Carol (email) – I can’t pray for peace. Shouldn’t we be praying for Israel’s victory? Nick - Why is NFP acceptable opposed to other contraceptives? Al - You should be able to have sex with your wife and use contraceptives. I strongly disagree with you Patrick. Jocelyn - With all the prayer we are doing for the bad events, does that take prayer away from other things? Robert - Is Jesus able to come out of the host after it has been consecrated? Jason - Is listening to music on YouTube or using cash back credit cards ethical?

Patrick comments on the mass shooting that happened last night in Maine, gives his take on the film The Chosen, tackles the immorality of swearing as well as getting into some of his favorite music groups. Check it out right here! Jim (email) – Makes a comparison about The Chosen and The Patrick Madrid Show You’ll never guess the city that cusses the most Joe (31:08) - How can I tell people that swearing is wrong? Diana - My husband and I don't swear because of an expression from my father in law which really impacted me. Rhonda - Patrick has brought me such joy over the years. What do you think of the Monkeys band? It’s like the beetles. Kirk - I started cussing in college but it has taken me 60 years to stop.

Regarding using bad language, Patrick discusses strategies on how to overcome this habit, helps a young caller understand why Jesus kept His wounds after His resurrection and delves into what it means to be baptized children of Christ. Brenda - My mother didn't like that I cursed a lot when I came back from college. When I went to confession, the priest said I should replace the word with something I didn't like. Now I use 'Figs' instead of language and it works. Julie (23:03) - What do you think of the new movie called 'After Death' by Angel Studios? Audrey - We had our car picked up yesterday to deliver to Relevant Radio. Thank you for all you do. Casimir - Are the planets in our solar system correlated with the 9 choirs of angels? Judy - I only cussed one time at a person at a supermarket, because he provoked me. How bad am I for doing that? Richard - We just took in our first foster child. Is it okay to conditionally baptize him before we adopt him? Denise - Is a plenary indulgence possible if you say the Rosary with Father Rocky on the FRAA? Benito (40:21) - Getting upset with people about language. When someone flips me off, I make the sign of the cross. When someone says have a good day, I say 'have a blessed day'. Rowen (9-years-old) - Why did Jesus keep his wounds after the resurrection? Kelly - Could you clarify something that Bishop Athanasius Schneider put in his Catechism regarding us not having fraternity with anyone who is not baptized?

Patrick continues his conversation with Kelly from the previous hour in regard to questions about not having fraternity with anyone who is not baptized and speaks with a member of the LDS Church. Check it out! Jim (11:00) - I had a sister who heard bad language from her kid and she apologized and had him write all the other words which he could have used to replace it. Evans - I am a school where profanity is spoken and I used the word “bloody” one time in front of an English kid will that get me fired? Rene - My brother got married to a protestant in a Protestant Church. He never got his marriage blessed. What should he do? Patrick talks about his recent pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey Michael - In the bible, it says that not even the Son knows the hour of the second coming, so how can Jesus be God? Sandy (40:08) - I am a member of the LDS. We don't go out to make friends in order to bring them into the Church. We are friendly with people but it’s not to convert them. We just like to share the Gospel with them. Julie - How do dispensations for marriage work when people want to get married outside the Catholic Church?

Email – I just found out the man I’m falling for is already married. What should I do? Email – I’ve been married for 25 years and my husband wants me to have cosmetic surgery so that I stay attractive to him. What should I do? (21:12) Patrick comments on what makes a baptism valid Ernesto (email) – What happens when a Catholic priest quits or is fired, is he still a priest? Email – If a Catholic woman converts to Judaism to get married, is it a valid marriage? Email (40:45) – Where does it say in the bible that homosexuality is a sin?

We begin by exploring a fascinating journey of a former Protestant and Anglican who found solace in the Catholic Church. Despite acknowledging the Church's flaws, the historical connection to the early Church led him to convert to Catholicism, causing controversy among his previous denominations. Rosa (email) – What should I advise my son who is dating a non-practicing Muslim? Brittany (email) (08:24) – Is speaking in tongues a gift from the Holy Spirit? G (email) - Please pray for those studying abroad Meg (email) – I got my family hooked on Relevant Radio! Question about the 3 Days of Darkness Nancy (email) (20:20) – Is there a Catholic friendly facility that can help teenagers with multi-personality disorders Irene (email) - Question about deep pain and redemptive suffering Monica (email) – My friend really can’t have more kids for health reasons, but I know it would also be a sin for the husband to get a vasectomy. What can they do?

Patrick addresses the struggle of regret and how it can impact individuals despite the knowledge of God's forgiveness through confession. Drawing inspiration from Cardinal Newman's teachings, we discuss attaining perfection in ordinary aspects of life and the transformative power of gratitude. Cardinal Newman’s Simple Rule of Life (00:35)- https://catholicgentleman.com/2017/03/cardinal-newmans-simple-rule-of-life/ Lunden Stallings apologizes for comments from 10 years ago. Does and should an adult need to apologize for the dumb things they said as a child? Jess (email) – Is there a resource to know what is sinful in regards to marital sex Mary (email) – Should I allow my 12-year-old son take the “Alpha” course? Richard (email) – (42:33) Comment about Tombstone references and having a hole in your heart that will never be filled

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley What is a Novena? What is the Reformation and why did it happen – continued from yesterday’s show? Kip (16:16) - There were a lot of heresies in the old days so when the reformation happened why was it not condemned as a heresy?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Donald - I was told that King Henry the 8th was turned against the Catholic Church by Luther’s writing. Is that true? Debbie - I think the reformation destroyed some good things like the socio economic relationship that the monasteries had with the lay people. Gwen (email) – Do Protestants really believe that the Eucharist is the body of Jesus or do they view it as symbolic? Is that different from the Lutheran view? Mark (28:04) - What does it mean when they say 'where two or more are gathered in my name there am I there'? Dave - Was there a cannon of scripture that was made by the Pope in the early 400’s? What was decided at that time?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Mary - I heard that we all have the holy spirit in our souls when we were conceived. Is that true? John (12:05) - I was speaking with a Baptist street preacher and am confused about why we need the Eucharist as a sacrifice? Joseph (31:54) - What is the difference between the Catholic and protestant view of the New Covenant?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley What was the Reformation and why did it happen? (06:07) James (39:18) - What are some good resources to learn more about the Reformation that would help me defend the Catholic Church? Jack (44:20) - Why do some Protestants consider Catholics non-Christians?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Brian - how would a protestant understand Jesus saying that He is “The Way, the Truth, and the Life?” It seems like a phrase that points to the Catholic Church. David - I heard that when Christianity was expanding in the patristic period, a lot of things came in and twisted the faith. Is that true? Leo (13:37) - How do Protestants deal with the 10 commandments if they believe in “Faith Alone?” Rose - What was most influential person or thing that caused you to become Catholic? Matt (26:40) - I think sometimes Apologetics offers too much info at once. Is there a good minimized version for Catholics to learn when defending the faith? Ann - Am I in trouble for not going to Sunday Mass because I don't want to be exposed to the crowds? Margaret - Why was it important to God that Jesus’ bones not be broken? I know it was prophesied. Drew - Young women are leaving the Catholic Church because they want to be more involved as Pastors and things. What should we do about this?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken continues his conversation with Drew from the previous hour Kin continues his talk: What was the Reformation and why did it happen? (06:47) Barb (23:47) - Matthew 6 has the Lord’s Prayer, but where do we find the 'for thine is the kingdom, the power...' that is said during the Mass? Vince - How do we respond to the 21st century explosion of technology which has given rise to humanism in our world today? Mary - Some people have told me that we are not Christian. I try to teach my catechism class that we are Christians and Catholics are the first Christians. Jose - The plus side of social media is we can listen to great people like you Ken to combat the bad media. Peter - The only way to get over the noise of information is to create direct experience with people.

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer tackles the deep question of what part of Jesus' divine knowledge did he give up when he became man, answers what a good age for children to have smart phones and explains the anointing of the sick. Kathy - What God knowledge did Jesus give relinquish when he became man? John - Is it bad to watch or participate in a violent sport? i.e. MMA, Boxing or Football? Lila - My grandchildren don't believe in confession to a priest. How can I show them that confession is biblical? Ron - What is a good time to give children smart phones? Pat - What should the congregation do with their hands during Mass? Will God be mad at me when I get to heaven because I didn't take better care of my health? John - Is the apostolic blessing needed when you get the anointing of the sick? Ed - Should we only pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet when people are sick or dying or can it be prayed for peace in the world? What time should I pray the Angelus?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer tackles the question of sacramental marriages, takes a young listeners insightful question and talks with a young man who is discerning the priesthood. Cynthia - A priest told me I have a sacramental marriage even though you said I didn't have one last time I called. Could you clarify this for me? Marisol 8-years-old - Why does God love the devil? Alex - How did you become a priest? I am discerning myself. Why can deacons be married? Stacy - Can I go to a baby shower of a couple that is not married in the Church? James - I have a set of beads that has 1 Our Father, three Hail Mary’s, in 12 sets and a medal of Saint Joseph on it. What kind of rosary is this? Carl - After communion, is it okay to sit down when Jesus is put back in the tabernacle? During the Our Father prayer, can we raise our hands? Matt - I run a parish ministry and some people in my group are having difficulties with Pope Francis. How can I talk with them about this?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer takes questions about confession ranging from should you confess to a priest who, is a friend, to what to do if you can't remember your sins in the confessional. Check out this great hour! Al - I can't go to confession to my local priest because I know him to well and don't want him to think bad of me. What do you think of this? Margaret - I used to belong to a liberal Church that would encourage people to bake bread and take it to the priest to be consecrated. Was that valid? Denise - How can you do penance for sins done many years ago? Rafael - When a priest knows you well, I think the priest can give you good advice. The only caveat might be if you confess something illegal. Alonso - How can I help someone who is afraid to go to confession because of all the things they have to list? Joe - I went to confession last week and the priest did something different: He gave me absolution then he talked about my sin. Was that correct? Jennifer - Is smoking a sin? Mariana - The priest cut me off before I finished confessing. What should have I done? Was I absolved? Debbie - If you haven’t been to confession for a while and don't remember the number of times you missed a sin, can you make an educated guess?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer joins to disuses glutton in the Eucharist and how people with coeliac disease can safely partake in the Lord's Supper, as well as covers a wide range of listeners most intricate questions. Email – If I was interested in becoming Catholic, I wouldn’t be able to receive the Eucharist because I cannot tolerate gluten. Break 1 (20:10) Rebecca - There is a school student at our Mass, the Priest will consecrate a second Chalice for him to receive because he is gluten intolerant. It works great. Kenneth - Are there any special rules for the host used in adoration in the monstrance? What should I do if the Godparent of my child isn’t fulfilling their obligations? Can I get a new one? Email – Our son’s Godfather is Lutheran. Do we need to assign a new Catholic Godfather? Break 2 (34:10) Ann - Can you still consecrate the bread if you don't have wine? Listener with coeliac disease given the grace to be able to receive Jesus in the Eucharist (40:46) Rebecca - I have dealt with celiac disease. When I converted to the faith, I was actually able to receive Jesus in the host and not get sick Renee - How can I bring back my Godchild who left the faith?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer joins to talk about Pope Francis' announcement of the day of fasting for peace in Israel and brings clarity to passages revolving around Judas. Pope Francis Announces Prayer Vigil, Day of Fasting for Peace in Israel-Hamas War Off-air question - Do I need to receive both the bread and the wine to receive the Sacrament fully? I’m an alcoholic and cannot have even a drop of alcohol. Doug - Acts of the Apostles and Judas: One story has him buying a field and God killed him, and the other has him hanging. What actually happened to him. Break 1 (18:27) Michael - Could Judas have been forgiven if he asked Jesus for forgiveness? Smelled flowers at a funeral. In the presence of a saint? (26:13) Jennifer - The say when you are in the presence of a saint you can smell flowers. At someone’s funeral, I smelt flowers. Could he be a saint? Pat - How do I respond to my son who says that Christmas is a Pagan holiday that the Christians took? Break 2 (37:14) Stephanie - I work at a parish and get a lot of questions about the temporal effects of sin. Could you explain how this works with God's justice and mercy? Marie - I am wondering if my house is possessed. What should I do?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer starts this hour off telling an amazing story of a man living a life of drug addiction and sin who reached out to an old high school friend, who is now a priest, for help. Father Matthew shares how this man’s life was changed in dramatic ways, how he quit his addictions, and came to be a Catholic Break 1 (16:21) Email – My adult son still lives at home and spends a lot of time playing video games. What should I do? Seeing repeated numbers, is that Spiritual? (26:53) Elias - I am seeing recurring numbers that make me feel uneasy. Should I be concerned about? Break 2 (33:47) Maria - I received first communion by accident. Was it valid? Karen - Catholic Convert: I have seen a lot of scary things about apparitions, 3 days of darkness, etc., I am wondering if they can come from the devil? Peter - How should I read the book of Revelation? I have heard a lot of different interpretations around it.

Father Spencer shares his struggles with balancing sleep in his life and shares great resources on how he has worked on this. Father takes on the question of receive the blood of Christ when going to Mass and the importance of using the proper words of the Mass, Segment 1 (0:00) Father Spencer recommends a book called “Why We Sleep” by Dr. Matthew Walker. This book has helped him manage his sleep schedule better. Segment 2 (18:30) Mary - When can we have the Precious Blood at Church again? Mary - Comment: Sleep and dreams play a central role in the Bible. April - If you're in a state in life when you can't take communion (I'm waiting for an annulment go through), how can you remain spiritually engaged? Segment 3 (34:32) Katie - I just came from daily mass, the priest said, 'through Christ, with Christ, and in Christ.' Was that ok? Jeff - Follow-up to April - couldn't April receive communion if she's not having intimate relations? Christina - Church musician. When I am music minister, I miss parts of the mass and looking for tips on how to have a richer experience?

Father gives some practical advice on how to follow along with your church missile at Mass, how best to participate in quality prayer, what couples should do who aren’t married in the Church but still want to baptize their children. Segment 1 (0:00) Jodi - Q: Was my SSPX wedding from 2006 valid? I have since gotten divorced. Gretchen - Why doesn't the priest tell us which Eucharistic prayer he's using? I like to follow along with the missal. George - Questions about Kiss of peace during mass and apostle's creed and use of word 'until' in readings. Segment 2 (20:29) Mike - When Moses commanded the Israelites to slaughter the lamb and put the blood on the door it was a prefigurement of the Blood of Christ. how much now does the devil flee when he sees the blood of Christ on the lips of believers.' Mary Ann - Why are there multiple Eucharistic prayers instead of just one? Marie - Is there such a thing as quality of prayer? do i have to be in a certain place. Segment 3 (35:00) Catherine - If a couple is not married in the church but wants baptism for their baby, do they need their married convalidated first? Andreas - Is it okay for Our Father prayer at mass to be sung? Why do some priests do this?

Father Spencer shares a letter from the Bishop of California on the “Body Soul Unity of the Human Person” addressing the issue of gender dysphoria. Father addresses biblical view of how Catholics perceive salvation and talks about how to get an indulgence through the rosary. Segment 1 (0:00) Celine - I think we chose the wrong godparents. Can we pick someone else? Gill - debating about salvation: The Bible says believe in the Lord and you will be saved. (acts 16:31). My Catholic friend thinks 'saved' is only for Protestants. What should I say? Segment 2 (19:22) Dennis - Q: what does Father think about the Neo-Catecumenal way? Why do they have so many young people attending? Mary - Comment: I’m a catechist and I teach 8th grade. I had a parent that was unhappy with the sponsor her son picked. The mom was worried; I said to her that this is God's way of bringing the sponsor back to the Church. I hope that God made a difference in this man. Rose Mary - Praying the rosary with a group you get a plenary indulgence. Do you get a plenary indulgence even if you don't know you can get one? Segment 3 (36:55) Father talks about how to receive a plenary indulgence in a group when you pray the rosary. Virginia - The priest gave communion to the first person in the pew and then asked that person to distribute communion to other people in that pew. Was that OK? Antonio - What is Church's teaching on prenuptial agreements? Jeannette - Do you need to have a spiritual baptism for miscarried baby?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer discusses the importance of specific prayers and their ability to guide our actions and bring about peace. We tackle the challenge of forgiveness and the struggle to let go of control, and whether or not to meet with someone who has caused deep wounds. Fr. Matthew patiently and gently talks with callers as he encourages them to trust in God's will even when it differs from their own desires. Oct. 17 is day of prayer, fasting for peace in Holy Land Beth - My dad had an affair and fathered a child. This child now has reached out to us and wants to meet with us. What should I do? (20:36) Cyrus shares the story of reaching out to the father he never knew and through forgiveness how a relationship between father and son was born Kevin - Is prayer stronger if its more specific? Barry - How do you explain that we Catholics are not cannibals when we eat Jesus in the Eucharist? Molly (46:16) - The young students in my faith formation are wondering if people are in hell yet?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer - Comments on the biography on Elon Musk Monica - What is the proper way to fast for today? James (14:20) - If I skip lunch, is that considered a fast for today? I had breakfast already. Christie - Why do we say the Nicaean Creed for the Mass and the Apostles Creed for the Rosary? Richard - My sister who is liberal and is not practicing her faith. She says that she loves Pope Francis because she thinks he is changing the teaching on homosexuality. How can I explain that he is not doing this? Mary (29:40) - If you make a personal vow to God, will I need to go to the priest to be released from the vow? Jim - Do we have any obligation as Catholics to help God's “will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven” as it says in the Our Father Prayer? Joseph - I now understand why Jesus came into the world after your talk about Confession just now. That is what the Sacraments are all about.

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer - Esmeralda - My cousin told me that her sister in law was having surgery so I told her to keep praying. What is the proper thing to tell her? Robin (email) – Is it appropriate for a Bishop to wear his mitre while wearing his street clothes at a conference? Claudia (30:16) - How do I get to a point of trusting Our Lord with His will? I am in remission from cancer right now. Jody (40:17) - How do you let go of the outcome of a situation? Bill - Why do we pray the Divine Mercy chaplet at 3pm instead of saying the Stations of the Cross?